Here at the Y Carlton OSHC, we make sure holidays are about fun! We provide a range of Vacation Care activities that children look forward to, including arts, crafts, cooking activities, sports, dance and drama. No matter what your child is interested in, we will plan school holiday activities to suit.
Our Vacation Care program offers a variety of activities, including workshops and excursions. Our activities keep children entertained, engaged and explore their adventurous side.
To be eligible to use our Vacation Care services, children must be enrolled at school or school aged.
If your required date is fully booked in Xap, please join the waitlist.
Bookings open Monday 31 August at 10:00am
| WEEK 1 |
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| MON 28 SEP |
DAY CAMP | Culture Day Celebration Join us as we celebrate the rich diversity of cultures from around the world! Children are invited to come dressed in traditional or cultural outfits and take part in a variety of cultural cooking activities, games, and hands-on experiences. It's a fun and engaging way to learn about different traditions, share experiences, and celebrate our vibrant community together. |
Full fee $70.50 |
| TUE 29 SEP |
WORKSHOP | Junior First Aider Awareness Through practical activities and real-life scenarios, children learn how to respond in an emergency and “help until help arrives.” The session blends confidence-building with essential first aid knowledge, empowering young learners in a way that’s enjoyable and easy to remember. |
Full fee $98.50 |
| WED 30 SEP |
WORKSHOP | Wasabi Go! Experience the excitement of a traditional Japanese sports festival as children work together in fun, energetic challenges including Karimono Kyōsō (Borrowing Race), Tsunahiki (Tug of War), Ōdama Korogashi (Giant Ball Roll), and Tamaire (Ball Toss). With plenty of cheering, teamwork, and laughter, this inclusive session celebrates participation, encouragement, and having a go. |
Full fee $98.50 |
| THU 1 OCT |
WORKSHOP | All Day Next Gen Inventors Get ready for an exciting day of science, technology, engineering and creativity! Children will explore hands-on STEM challenges, from building and coding to designing inventions and solving real-world problems. With exciting themes such as STEM Olympics, Mission to Mars and Eco-Inventors, children will work together to create, experiment and problem-solve. |
Full fee $98.50 |
| FRI 2 OCT |
EXCURSION | Movie & Popcorn Get ready for a fantastic movie day excursion filled with big-screen entertainment, laughter and, of course, plenty of delicious popcorn! Children will enjoy heading out for a special cinema experience where they can relax with friends, enjoy an exciting movie and make some wonderful holiday memories together. |
Full fee $108.50 |
| WEEK 2 |
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| TUE 6 OCT |
WORKSHOP | Circus Party Plus Join in for the ultimate blend of movement, laughter, and Zen! Let’s play, party, and unwind together. This is more than just circus fun—it's PLUS Yoga PLUS Dance Party, PLUS Mindfulness! We’ll kick things off with energizing Sun Salutations to get your kid’s bodies moving, then dive into exciting circus skills like juggling, hooping, spinning plates, and more. |
Full fee $98.50 |
| WED 7 OCT |
WORKSHOP | Petting Zoo Get ready to meet some adorable furry and feathered farm friends! Children will enjoy a hands-on experience where they can pat, hold and feed a variety of friendly animals, including goats, lambs, ducks, rabbits, guinea pigs, ducklings and baby chicks. Through age-appropriate presentations and interactive activities, children will learn about animals, farm life and caring for our furry friends, while building confidence and developing a greater appreciation for nature. |
Full fee $98.50 |
| THU 8 OCT |
WORKSHOP | Hort4Kidz Hands on Gardening Activities for Little Green Thumbs. The team at Hort4Kidz are qualified Horticulturists and experts in all things outdoors. Their infectious enthusiasm gets kids popping up like flowers in springtime to be involved! Children will choose their own herb seedling to pot up and take home. |
Full fee $98.50 |
| FRI 9 OCT |
EXCURSION | Ninja Warriors Adventure Day Get ready for an action-packed day of ninja skills, sports and gymnastics! Children will enjoy an exciting excursion to the Y gymnastics, where they’ll have the opportunity to jump, climb, balance, tumble and challenge themselves through a range of fun and engaging activities. From ninja-style obstacles to sports and gymnastics, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! |
Full fee $108.50 |
| WEEK 3 |
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| MON 12 OCT |
DAY CAMP | Pizza & Pyjama Day Children can come along in their favourite pyjamas and enjoy a fun-filled day of games, activities and, of course, delicious pizza! |
Full fee $70.50 |
As a not-for-profit provider, the Y NSW works hard to keep the cost of care as low as possible to support all children to access high quality early learning. The Y NSW is an approved provider of the Child Care Subsidy for Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) and may be available to eligible families.
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